Cost of Living Comparison Between Az-zarqa' and Amman Cost of Living Comparison Between Az-zarqa' and Amman

🙂 Solo nomad: Az-zarqa' is 38.3% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 38.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Az-zarqa' is 40.6% cheaper than Amman without rent, and 39.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.31 JOD 3.05
$7.07 JOD 5
-39.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$25.43 JOD 18
$48.55 JOD 34.36
-47.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.79 JOD 4.1
$7.11 JOD 5.03
-18.57%
Cappuccino
$0.8 JOD 0.56
$4.09 JOD 2.89
-80.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.45 JOD 0.32
$0.52 JOD 0.37
-13.46%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.34 JOD 0.24
$0.38 JOD 0.27
-10.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.14 JOD 2.93
$5.78 JOD 4.09
-28.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.25 JOD 5.13
$6.94 JOD 4.91
4.47%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.39 JOD 0.98
$1.48 JOD 1.05
-6.08%
White Bread (500g)
$0.51 JOD 0.36
$0.55 JOD 0.39
-7.27%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.69 JOD 1.2
$1.64 JOD 1.16
3.05%
Eggs
$1.83 JOD 1.3
$2.54 JOD 1.8
-27.95%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.49 JOD 4.59
$6.57 JOD 4.65
-1.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.44 JOD 3.14
$6.42 JOD 4.54
-30.84%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.5 JOD 6.72
$11.67 JOD 8.26
-18.59%
Apples (1kg)
$1.57 JOD 1.11
$2 JOD 1.42
-21.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.39 JOD 0.98
$1.69 JOD 1.2
-17.75%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.04 JOD 0.74
$1.42 JOD 1.01
-26.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.77 JOD 0.54
$0.76 JOD 0.54
1.32%
Potato (1kg)
$0.79 JOD 0.56
$0.92 JOD 0.65
-14.13%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 JOD 0.52
$0.74 JOD 0.52
-1.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.52 JOD 0.37
$0.6 JOD 0.43
-13.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.51 JOD 0.36
$0.59 JOD 0.42
-13.56%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 JOD 2.44
$3.51 JOD 2.49
-1.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.93 JOD 4.91
$20.75 JOD 14.69
-66.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.16 JOD 2.94
$4.81 JOD 3.4
-13.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.21 JOD 2.98
$5.54 JOD 3.92
-24.01%
🚌 Getting Around
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.61 JOD 0.43
$0.76 JOD 0.54
-19.74%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$21.48 JOD 15.2
$41.75 JOD 29.55
-48.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.74 JOD 0.52
$0.7 JOD 0.49
5.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.92 JOD 0.65
$1.38 JOD 0.98
-33.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.05 JOD 3.58
$7.14 JOD 5.05
-29.27%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.4 JOD 0.99
$1.39 JOD 0.98
0.72%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.6K JOD 18.9K
$27.6K JOD 19.5K
-3.34%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.7K JOD 19.6K
$32.5K JOD 23K
-14.70%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$99.3 JOD 70.3
$107 JOD 75.4
-6.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.24 JOD 9.37
$16.78 JOD 11.87
-21.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.47 JOD 16.61
$31.28 JOD 22.14
-24.97%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.47 JOD 20.86
$53.9 JOD 38.14
-45.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$9.07 JOD 6.42
$43.23 JOD 30.6
-79.02%
Cinema Ticket
$10.11 JOD 7.16
$11.35 JOD 8.04
-10.93%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$82.3 JOD 58.3
$278 JOD 197
-70.36%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,804 JOD 1,985
$5,422 JOD 3,838
-48.28%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.35 JOD 15.82
$62.3 JOD 44.1
-64.13%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.1 JOD 18.47
$55.7 JOD 39.39
-53.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$45.48 JOD 32.19
$112 JOD 79.6
-59.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$57.3 JOD 40.58
$79.9 JOD 56.6
-28.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$163 JOD 115
$471 JOD 333
-65.49%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$123 JOD 87.4
$302 JOD 214
-59.07%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$269 JOD 191
$776 JOD 549
-65.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$227 JOD 161
$539 JOD 382
-57.89%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$555 JOD 393
$1,467 JOD 1,038
-62.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$349 JOD 247
$919 JOD 650
-61.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Az-zarqa'
Amman
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$554 JOD 392
$648 JOD 459
-14.56%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.27
7.27
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Last update for Az-zarqa': October 28, 2025

Last update for Amman: October 28, 2025

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